This detailed, comprehensive volume examines the many problems facing government corporations and their management in general and the Postal Service in particular. Among the topics discussed are the trade-offs between cost control efforts and service performance; rate setting; rate regulation; the impact of new technologies; controversial issues in labor-management negotiations; and the effect of collective bargaining on postal costs and operations. The study also looks at whether the Postal Service is aggressively keeping pace with its major competitors and whether it is successfully meeting the needs of its customers.

Discusses the job positions, postal exams, pay, applications and resumes, interview process, and related civil service positions for those interested in a postal service career.

Consists of a brief "Job seeker's guide" followed by a reprint of the 2004-2005 Occupational outlook handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Provides access to career information on an extensive range of occupations. The Handbook is revised every two years and includes descriptions of job duties, working conditions, training and education requirements, earnings, and expected job prospects.

Offers comprehensive information on top jobs and job search techniques from the United States Department of Labor. From building career management skills and writing resumes to exploring working conditions and salary ranges of 250 career possibilities, this volume provides you with the tools required for an effective job search.

In addition to updated data from the 1998-1999 Occupational Outlook Handbook, this new edition adds key information from the very latest occupational resource--The Occupational Information Network, known as O'NET. Millions of job seekers and career changers make this reference their choice for comprehensive job information.